MYRModel Year Report

2009 Infiniti M45

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2009 Infiniti M45
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:08:43.933Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti M45 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2003: 129 complaints 2003 2004: 43 complaints 2004 2006: 72 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2010
2009: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003129
200443
200672
200727
20086
20092
20101

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. KNOCKED OVER BIRCH TREE AND BIRD BATH AND THEN DROVE THROUGH SOME SHRUBS AND A HIT CEDAR TREE. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 02/05/10 THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THE COMPLAINT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091116

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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LTR FWD (WV) RE SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EXPERIENCED BY OWNER OF A 2009 INFINITI M45. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL KNOCKING DOWN A PRIZED RIVER BIRCH AND COMING TO REST AGAINST A CEDAR TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100316

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20091109 — tires

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MI

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TPMS NUT WITH A NEW, MORE ROBUST NUT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NI

Campaign 09V393000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131028 — vehicle speed control

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal senso

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owne

Campaign 13V430000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161219 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.

Campaign 16V349000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170608 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.

Campaign 17V028000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200212 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.

Campaign 20V008000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220923 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 22E066000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Infiniti M45 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V393000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V430000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V349000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V028000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22E066000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Infiniti M45 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Infiniti M45?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Infiniti M45 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.